Rail safety tips from someone who knows

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It has been mentioned in your paper that several people want the railroad tracks to Sea-3 inspected. Problems with the tracks may not stem from the railroad company.

Feb. 24 — To the Editor:

It has been mentioned in your paper that several people want the railroad tracks to Sea-3 inspected. Problems with the tracks may not stem from the railroad company.

I remember a small remnant of a railroad that found it necessary to employ two workers, one on each side of the engine, who climbed down and removed ice from the tracks where snowmobiles had crossed to avoid derailing the train. Where our tracks are likewise unfenced, the current speed limit, which I understand is 10 mph, might still be necessary, and someone might be required to keep an eye on the details of the track and be ready to examine and remove incidental obstacles. This is in addition to the engineer, who should be at the controls whenever the motor is running, even if the brakes are set. I used to be a safety officer.

Joel S. Look

Portsmouth

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